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SMEs: bridging the gap into defence supply

November 17, 2016

Tim Gibson, Fujitsu and Head of Defence at techUK, speaks exclusively with Head of Content, Victoria Maggiani. Representing and supporting companies involved in the technology industry, techUK is committed to helping its members grow and take advantage of an ever-evolving marketplace. Tim Gibson, Executive Director, Defence and National Security, UK and ...

New advisory panel for Government SME spend

Homeland November 17, 2016

This week has seen the first meeting of business experts, brought together to promote Government spending with small and medium sized enterprises (SME). Made up of 24 entrepreneurs and leading business figures boasting a wide range of experience, the advisory panel has already been instrumental in helping the Government surpass its ...

Defence Procurement Minister confirms MOD SME spend commitment

November 2, 2016

Speaking in a House of Commons debate on 12th September, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Defence Harriet Baldwin MP reiterated the UK Government’s commitment to see 25% of defence spending go to small and medium sized enterprises by 2020. Ms Baldwin said: “Small businesses are crucial for ...

Winning government defence business

October 31, 2016

An American SME perspective US SME Qwaltec has secured its first prime supplier contract with the US Navy, which it hopes will lead to bigger things. Defence writer Mark Lane talked to Qwaltec Chief Executive Shawn Linam about the company’s recent win, and the challenges SMEs face when bidding for US ...